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Senior Research Paper 
Senior Research Paper
An informative, persuasive research paper that not only gives clear exposition, but strong persuasion as to a remedy (or remedies) for an a problem in that area - promotes synthesis and creativity as applicable in society
Rubric Code: YXX62B2
By niczakrew
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Persuasive Essay
 

5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Thesis/Development

5

Thesis is original, clear, and direct; amply supported by legitimate sources, interesting development and use of persuasive techniques
4

Thesis is clear and direct; supported by legitimate sources, logical development and uses persuasive techniques
3

Thesis is somewhat unclear and unoriginal; somewhat supported by sources, limited use of persuasive techniques
2

Thesis is unclear, limited use of information analysis, poor use of resources and persuasive techniques
1

Has not fulfilled the assignment: No sources, incomprehensible or absent thesis, no persuasion present
Organization/Structure

5

Paper is interesting and well organized, with full, focused paragraphs, effective transitions, and riveting introduction and conclusion.
4

Paper is clearly organized, with most paragraphs well-focused, good transitions, and appropriate introduction and conclusion.
3

Paper is somewhat organized with improvable paragraphs, transitions, and introduction and conclusion.
2

Paper lacks organization, clear paragraphs, transitions, and introduction or conclusion.
1

Has not fulfilled the assignment: No organization, transitions, introduction, or conclusion.
Clarity/Focus

5

Fulfills assignment with clear sentence structure, originality, finesse, insight; has a clear sense of audience and purpose
4

Fulfills assignment with clarity, some originality and insight; has clear sense of audience and purpose
3

Fulfills assignment with limited insight and originality; has a restricted idea of audience and purpose
2

Fulfills assignment without a clear sense of audience or purpose.
1

Has not fulfilled the assignment.
APA Formatting

5

Entirely correct, with one or two minor errors.
4

Correct use, with some minor errors and one major error.
3

Basic use, major errors and some minor errors.
2

Limited use, with many errors.
1

Has not fulfilled the assignment: No use of MLA formatting.
Grammar

5

One or two minor errors that do not interfere with comprehension.
4

Some minor errors and one major error that do not interfere with comprehension.
3

Basic use, major errors and some minor errors that may interfere with comprehension.
2

Limited use, with many errors that obstruct comprehension.
1

Has not fulfilled the assignment: limited comprehension due to many errors.
Elaboration/Argument

5

Provides specific, well-elaborated support for the writer's position
4

Provides some elaborated support for the writer's position.
3

Provides some support, but with little elaboration.
2

Provides support, but no elaboration
1

Lacks support.
Paper Guidelines

5

All guidelines are followed. 12 point font, Times new roman, double spaced. 4-5 pages in length, works cited page done correctly.
4

Majority of guidelines are followed. 12 point font, Times new roman, double spaced. 4-5 pages in length, works cited page done correctly.
3

Some guidelines are followed. 12 point font, Times new roman, double spaced. 4-5 pages in length, works cited page done correctly.
2

Few guidelines are followed.
1

No guidelines are followed.




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